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Tragedy to Triumph

by Aaron Laine

Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives.

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Episodes

  1. Do Bigger Things

    Do Bigger Things - Matt Neumann and Aaron Laine Tragedy to Triumph gets flipped on its head as Matt Neumann interviews Aaron on what has changed in his life since the podcast began over 3 years ago. Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who...

  2. Hannah Banana

    Hannah Banana - Hannah Schilling shares her amazing story of recovery. Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with drugs or alcohol, please call...

  3. Super Mario

    Super Mario - Mario Hall Mario Hall shares his amazing story of recovery. Having spent over 30 years addicted to cocaine, Mario missed out on tremendous opportunity to become a professional athlete. For years he had no motivation to quit using, but after an arrest uprooted his entire life he…

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  4. First Times a Charm with Jason Levline

    First Times a Charm - Jason Levline Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with drugs or alcohol, please call 513-454-4769. Email:...

  5. Higher with Mark Levine & Matthew Gellin

    Higher with Mark Levine & Matthew Gellin - Love. War. Trauma. Drugs. Relief. Laughter. Love. Repeat. Starting with Benjamin’s birth into a loving two-parent household, we see him grow up, take his first sips of beer with his cousin Kyle, strike out with the girl of his dreams, and join the…

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  6. Legalize Heroin - Jake Bradshaw

    From a regal penthouse suite overlooking the Columbus skyline Jake Bradshaw (Humans of Addiction) sits down with Aaron to discuss the failed war on drugs and why we should legalize heroin. With over 92,000 overdose deaths last year (the highest number ever recorded) we need to find new ways to…

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  7. Stand up for your Recovery - Allison Marchioni

    Allison Marchioni shares her amazing story of recovery. Getting clean at the age of 18 is no easy feat, but here she is 10 years later still fully engaged in her recovery. Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and...

  8. 1-900-RECOVER with Robert Kanter

    Robert Kanter shares his amazing story of recovery. Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives. If you or someone you know is struggling with drugs or alcohol, please call 513-454-4769 or reach…

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  9. SAINT MICHAEL

    The first episode of Tragedy to Triumph wasn’t my story. It was a conversation between my friends Matt Neumann and Michael McKiernan in the 96 Rock studio. These two guys that could help me get it started and understood how important it was to me. Matt a great storyteller who bares his soul and...

  10. Courtroom Chaos and Counterfeit Pills

    In this livestream episode Aaron Laine and Daniel Ritchie discuss a long list of topics including Recovery, Fatherhood, proper butter etiquette, high school parties, where Tragedy to Triumph is headed, and an expensive orange pearl that led to a meth filled party. Amazing stories from people in...

  11. The Other Side of Addiction (FB LIVE)

    In this episode Aaron Laine and Daniel Ritchie discuss Recovery, Fatherhood, body brokering, and how we are helping our community. Recovery works and we're living proof! Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and...

  12. Back on TRACK - Matt Peterson

    Episode 58: Back on TRACK - Matt Peterson Addiction is a topic that has become far too common within our communities. There is a good chance that addiction has impacted your own life in some way. Perhaps you were stolen from so that an addict could get his or her next fix. Maybe your friend or...

  13. The Judge of Compassion - Kim Burke

    Episode 57: The Judge of Compassion - Kim Burke As Drug Court judge, Judge Kim Burke has provided a second chance to over 2,200 graduates suffering from substance abuse issues including me. Judge Burke has been Hamilton County's drug court judge since 2001. Established in 1995, Hamilton County…

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  14. Work Twice as Hard

    Episode 56: Work Twice as Hard - Jacob Evans Jacob studied law at WVU College of Law, receiving honors such as Student Body Vice President, Student Governor, Academic Advisor, serving as Chairman of the Board of Governors, Outstanding delegate three times over for the National Model United…

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  15. Keeping up with Appearances

    Episode 55: Keeping up with Appearances Alyssa Rocco a life coach with Handel Group shares her amazing story of recovery. Born and raised in Boston, this oldest daughter of four grew up in an environment where death was often present (her family owns & operates a funeral home). At an early age,...

  16. Mr. Smiles

    Episode 54: Mr. Smiles Tim Siler shares his amazing story of Recovery. Raised by a single mother and the youngest of 8 kids, Tim started drinking early and spent the majority of his life in a blackout. Having went to treatment over 15 times, Tim felt so hopeless that he tried taking his own life....

  17. Sober by Design

    Episode 53: Sober by Design In this powerful episode, Eric Liddic shares his amazing story of Recovery. https://fromtragedy.simplecast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FromTragedy/ Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs...

  18. Fun Sized

    Episode 52: Fun Sized In this powerful episode, Amber shares her amazing story of Recovery. https://fromtragedy.simplecast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FromTragedy/ Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed...

  19. Fight or Flight

    Episode 51: Fight or Flight In this powerful episode, Ashley shares her amazing story of Recovery. From being the victim who ran from her problems to a fighter that refuses to give up. Today, she has over a year clean and shares her experience, strength, and hope with others. Ashley is doing BIG...

  20. TALK 590 WVLK: Opioid Awareness Interview

    Here's my interview for TALK 590 WVLK- Lexington on November 14, 2019 Aaron Laine is a recovering addict and creator of "Tragedy to Triumph" podcast. He talks to Kruser and Missy as part of "Enough: Opioid Awareness Day."

  21. PRICELESS (with Andrew Hager, Teddy Melton, & Dallan Wright)

    Episode 50: PRICELESS On this special episode I stepped things up a notch and interviewed 3 people at once. The entire crew from Andrew Hager Live came to the studio this morning and a whole range of topics were discussed. The common theme being compassion towards others and that we all have...

  22. Starfish (with Tom Synan)

    Episode 49: Starfish (with Tom Synan) Conversations with Tom are always unscripted, honest and dive deep into all the complex layers of addiction. We get into all the muddiness not looking for the clean answers... An openness to struggle with beliefs so others can be open enough to do the same....

  23. Miracle Mike

    Episode 48: Miracle Mike In this powerful and funny episode Mike shares his amazing story of Recovery! The bottom line is that if he can do it, so can you! https://fromtragedy.simplecast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FromTragedy/ Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A...

  24. Brother From Another Mother

    Episode 47: Brother From Another Mother In this powerful and funny episode Jesse shares his amazing story of Recovery! The bottom line is that if he can do it, so can you! https://fromtragedy.simplecast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FromTragedy/ Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by...

  25. Breaking Chains

    Episode 46: Breaking Chains In this powerful episode, Bri Jaynes (Breaking Chains: The Whitney Project) shares her amazing story of Recovery. For the vast majority of her life, Bri had struggled with substance abuse and made attempts to change her life. From what she has shared, at one point she...

  26. Coach Shawn

    Episode 45: Coach Shawn In this powerful episode, Shawn Moak shares his amazing story of recovery. At the age of 10 Shawn started experimenting with drugs and alcohol. By 16, he had his first legal consequence after getting caught with weed. Shortly after he began taking prescription drugs and...

  27. Moore's Law

    Episode 44: Moore's Law (Preston Moore) Preston Moore (The High Cost of Anonymity) stops by the studio to talk... There's a bit of everything in this episode. Some facts, various opinions, and an amazing story of Recovery. Do BIG things! https://fromtragedy.simplecast.com/...

  28. Infinite Recovery Handbook

    Episode 43: Infinite Recovery Handbook (Keith Keller) Keith Keller, author of The Infinite Recovery Handbook shares his amazing story of Recovery and explains his unique approach to treating addiction. Having done tremendous research, Keith has concluded that Recovery is a skill that can be…

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  29. DOPEY Dave

    Dave with Dopey podcast shares his amazing story of Recovery. Dopey is an American self-help and comedy podcast about personal experiences of substance abuse and addiction. The show is anonymously hosted by Dave, a recovering addict based in New York City, and was formerly co-hosted by Chris, a...

  30. One Love - Mary Ann Gettelfinger

    Episode 41: One Love (Mary Ann Gettelfinger) In this special episode, Mary Ann Gettelfinger talks about what its like to lose a son to addiction. Please understand, there is no instruction manual on the best way to parent someone struggling. She loved her son the best way she knew how to......

  31. Honest Abe

    Episode 40: Honest Abe (Abraham Switters) Abraham Switters aka MrPuckett shares his amazing story of Recovery. Tourettes Syndrome, PCP, Homelessness, Addiction, Blackouts, and more! https://fromtragedy.simplecast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FromTragedy/ Amazing stories from people in Recovery...

  32. Rebel with a Cause

    Episode 39: Rebel with a Cause (Christopher Skinner) Christopher Skinner shares his amazing story of Recovery. Growing up in a trailer park without the guidance of his dad, Chris found a way to make his own rules. As time moved forward, this rebellious spirit started to cause him problems. From...

  33. Stigmatized

    Episode 38: Stigmatized (Trevor Steinhauser) Trevor Steinhauser (Host of Stigmatized Podcast) shares his amazing story of Recovery! https://fromtragedy.simplecast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FromTragedy/ Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from...

  34. A String of Hope

    Episode 37: A String of Hope (Ben Fisher) Ben Fisher shares his amazing story. One thing definitely rings true... That addiction does not discriminate, but Recovery is possible. Today, Ben has a life that centers around his family, Recovery, and crafting amazing custom guitars. He's the creator…

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  35. Good Guy Greg

    Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives. Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. People who lose their lives to addiction and the ugliness that surrounds it. Our goal is to present you…

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  36. Battle Tested

    Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives. Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. People who lose their lives to addiction and the ugliness that surrounds it. Our goal is to present you…

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  37. The Producer - Doug Lillibridge

    Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives. Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. People who lose their lives to addiction and the ugliness that surrounds it. Our goal is to present you…

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  38. Retired Blackout Artist

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 33: Retired Blackout Artist - Matt Seefeld Matt Seefeld tells his amazing story. He is the creator of MyLifeLink and is doing BIG things for...

  39. FOA Rally 4 Recovery

    Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives. Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. People who lose their lives to addiction and the ugliness that surrounds it. Our goal is to present you…

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  40. Psych Behind the Spike

    Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives. Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. People who lose their lives to addiction and the ugliness that surrounds it. Our goal is to present you…

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  41. Wild Walters of West Virginia

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 31: Wild Walters of West Virginia Rich Walters shares his amazing story of Recovery.... This is literally the craziest story yet. Guns…

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  42. Anonymity?

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Tragedy to Triumph Special Episode: Anonymity? In this special episode Daniel Ritchie and Aaron Laine talk about Anonymity. This might ruffle some...

  43. Amazing Grace

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 29: Amazing Grace - Casey Steckling Casey Steckling shares his amazing story of Recovery. Early on Casey found his escape in substances and...

  44. Girl Interrupted

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 28: Girl Interrupted

  45. New Kid on the Block

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 27: New Kid on the Block - Jeffrey Hoglund Jeffrey Hoglund shares his amazing story of Recovery. Growing up in Seattle, Washington Jeff had…

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  46. Man in the Mirror - Paul D. Wise

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 26: Man in the Mirror - Paul D. Wise Paul D. Wise shares his amazing story of Recovery. From getting in trouble selling pills in 8th grade…

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  47. RISE UP! - Tracy Brumfield

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 25: RISE UP! - Tracy Brumfield Tracy Brumfield shares her amazing story of Recovery. A migraine sufferer, Tracy was prescribed narcotic pain...

  48. RISE AND GRIND - Glenn Lundy

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 24: Rise and Grind - Glenn Lundy Glenn Lundy shares his amazing story of Redemption. Growing up in Flagstaff, AZ Glenn thought his problems...

  49. The Doctors Opinion

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 23: The Doctors Opinion - Mike Kalfas Dr. Michael Kalfas (St. Elizabeth -Addiction Medicine) shares his insight on how addiction affects the...

  50. Lucky Girl

    Everyday we hear tragic stories in the news. Our goal is to present you with amazing success stories of people who have gone from Tragedy to Triumph Episode 22: Lucky Girl - Melissa McCoy Melissa McCoy shares her amazing story of Recovery. Growing up in an alcoholic home, Melissa experienced a...

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Amazing stories from people in Recovery hosted by Aaron Laine. A unique perspective from those who struggled with drugs and changed their lives.

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